Interactive Demo

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   "code": "51-4034.00",
   "title": "Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic",
   "tags": {},
   "also_called": [
      {
         "title": "CNC Lathe Operator (Computer Numerical Control Lathe Operator)",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "CNC Setup Operator (Computer Numerical Control Setup Operator)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Lathe Operator",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Machine Operator",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Numerical Control Operator (NC Operator)",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Screw Machine Operator",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Screw Machine Tool Setter",
         "summary": false
      },
      {
         "title": "Setup Operator",
         "summary": true
      },
      {
         "title": "Turn Operator",
         "summary": false
      }
   ],
   "what_they_do": "Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.",
   "on_the_job": [
      "Adjust machine controls and change tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.",
      "Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to workpieces.",
      "Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences."
   ],
   "word_cloud_terms": [
      "realistic interests",
      "meet specifications",
      "adjust controls",
      "inspect workpiece",
      "start machine",
      "test product",
      "production equipment",
      "hand tool",
      "instrument"
   ],
   "career_video": true,
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         "title": "Knowledge"
      },
      {
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         "title": "Skills"
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         "title": "Abilities"
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         "title": "Personality"
      },
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         "title": "Technology"
      },
      {
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         "title": "Education"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/mnm/careers/51-4034.00/job_outlook",
         "title": "Job Outlook"
      },
      {
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         "title": "Check Out My State"
      },
      {
         "href": "https://api-v2.onetcenter.org/mnm/careers/51-4034.00/explore_more",
         "title": "Explore More"
      }
   ]
}